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Motivation in the Modern Workplace

The Center For Leadership Studies

Two contributing pioneers from “ the way-back machine ” in that regard were Abraham Maslow and Frederick Herzberg. The Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow, 1954). Higher order needs embody our desires to lead purpose-driven lives, achieve mastery and operate autonomously. Motivation/Hygiene Theory (Herzberg, 1966).

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Thought-full Thursday: Beginnings | Aspire-CS

Persuasive Powerhouse

My new country is only a mindset away, one that reflects my core values and will focus my energy into building a circle of trust. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. My best to you on those.

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Wait! Don't Fire That Person (Yet)!

Persuasive Powerhouse

Just as we spend a lot of time to recruit or hire a person – the many rounds of interview, the technical as well as personality assessments, etc – we need to spend an equal amount of time, effort and energy before we fire someone. We must act on it responsibly. Time for you to act and get into more analysis as listed in this post.

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Thought-full Thursday: The Inspiration of Questions

Persuasive Powerhouse

Questions can give us a goal in life for fighting, questions can provide a tremendous power and energy to achieve our goals. They take energy, require time, and can sometimes be excruciating. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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Team Dialog: Environment Matters

Persuasive Powerhouse

So if your intent is to engage your team and/or have great dialog, consider the following: The Physical Environment The room should not be too large or too small: A room that is too large can often suck energy – and sound – away from the discussion. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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A Good Bye with Humanity

Persuasive Powerhouse

All of these words take energy away from us. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. The words we use in the workplace make it difficult to be, and treat others as, human. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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Leadership is Darned Personal

Persuasive Powerhouse

Working on all of these issues is such a drain on my energy. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. It is easier to focus on the project at work than undertake changing personal behaviour. Today, I am trying to simply be myself.